Paralegal - Technology

Amazing opportunity for a Paralegal with 2-5 years of technology and privacy experience

Our client offers a hybrid working environment of 3 days in-office and 2 remote days. This is a 1-year contract.

Who The Company :

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing international Vancouver based company and one of Vancouver’s finest! Our client is a people-centric organization and known for their collaborative team culture.

What- The Role :

The "Technology" sub-function of the Legal Department, provide counsel, support and guidance on Technology legal matters, including ecommerce and digital compliance, emerging technology initiatives, contract review and education, Procurement support and other vendor management efforts.

The Paralegal, Technology will report to the Senior Manager, Paralegal and work closely with Senior Counsel, Technology. The scope / responsibilities of the position require general legal practitioner skills, including :

• drafting, reviewing, negotiating, creating and updating a wide variety of agreements (including, but not limited to technology evaluation agreements, statements of work, order forms, and master service agreements)
• reviewing and monitor law developments, advise business partners as necessary and address potential impact and risk to the company (research skill, online research tool experience nice to have)
• Provide guidance and recommendations to business partners on appropriate current and pending legislation.
• Help advise the business with respect to risk and other applicable legal matters.
• Help maintain company-wide policies, guidelines and practices on applicable legal matters.
• Explain complex information to business partners in a straightforward and comprehensive manner

Who The Candidate :

• 2-5 years of relevant legal technology and privacy experience(in-house or corporate experience is an asset)
• Paralegal Certificate or Diploma preferred
• A Bachelor's degree is an asset
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Has the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters simultaneously in an entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling and changing environment.
• Keen attention to detail, ability to execute requested assignments and as part of a team, and excellent organizational skills.
• Good judgment with an understanding of when to ask for guidance or input.

How much :

$42-45 / hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay

Where : Vancouver

Vancouver

When & How To Apply :

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